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ERISA Statutory Fines

Meaning

ERISA statutory fines are the specific, legally mandated financial penalties imposed by the Department of Labor or other regulatory bodies on employers or plan fiduciaries who fail to comply with the administrative, reporting, and disclosure requirements of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974. These fines are non-negotiable legal consequences for lapses in plan governance, particularly regarding the equitable administration of health benefits. They represent a significant legal risk for non-compliant benefit plans.